About PEREC

The Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center (PEREC) is one of the key components of George Mason University’s new Potomac Science Center.

PEREC focuses on Potomac River restoration and local sustainability practices so that the local ecosystem will be healthy for years to come. We translate our research into award winning and engaging field programs for K-12 students and the larger community.

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Research

PEREC has led long-term research on Gunston Cove, which is now recognized as an international case study for ecosystem recovery. Read the results of 35 years of research here.

PEREC has been involved in studying and preparing plans to lower Green House Gas Emissions.

From the Blog

• Representative Eugene Vindman Visits PSC
  by Sydney Jackson
  February 12, 2025
  On January 28, 2025, the Potomac Science Center had the pleasure of hosting Congressional Representative Eugene Vindman (VA-7) and his staff for a tour of […]

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